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Saturday, 22 December 2007 05:00 |
European and South American teams have for the longest time, dominated football. The players from these countries consistently set the bar for football excellence all over the world. Teams and players from Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and England are the most prominent and have been most identified with what Pele has called “the beautiful game.”
The dominance of South American and European players has been virtually unstoppable. Not even the American’s athleticism has been able to make a dent in football. It remains one of the few sports where the United States has failed to either dominate or made a very significant contribution to the world stage. This dominance by these two regions can be attributed to two things. In South America, the strong love for “futbol” has meant that it continually produced world-class talent that cannot be ignored by the rest of the world. Their development remained unfettered because the love for the sport meant there were various outlets for the youth to develop their skills. On the other hand, the dominance of Europe in football can be partially attributed to the racism that was quite prevalent during the early years.
But with the positive developments in world football more and more players from other countries are getting known for their exceptional skills as players – and Asia seems to be a goldmine for fresh new football talents.
One of the most prominent football talents to ever come from the Orient is Ji-Sung Park. The Korean native is currently proving his mettle in one of the biggest football stages on earth – England’s pro football league. And what’s more he playing for a team that is undoubtedly an icon of football, Manchester United, the biggest and richest football franchise in the world.
Having signed a lucrative $7.4 million deal for Manchester United, Park now has an amazing opportunity to show what Asian football talents can accomplish and so far, he hasn’t failed anyone.
Park was first noticed during the World Cup in 2002, when Korea had a tremendous (some say miraculous) run towards the semifinals. He was next seen playing for Eindhoven. Although he rarely received playing time during his first year, by 2005 he has eventually become an integral part of the team.
Park’s transfer to Manchester United last July 2005 has cemented his reputation for amazing skills and exceptional work ethic. Sir Alex Ferguson fully realizes what Park can contribute to the team. As a sign of his faith in Park, he has allowed him to play in various positions and has included in him in very crucial games. This goes to show how valued Park is in Manchester United roster.
Park is proving to be a great investment for Manchester United. But more than that, Ji-Sung Park is testament to the immense football talents that are just waiting to be discovered in Asia.
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007 10:01 |
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Football uniforms may just be one of the most important pieces
of clothing ever invented. A football team cannot just go out on
the field in any old getup their football uniforms need to make
a statement, they need to exude power all over and to do that
you need to make sure that your team is getting their football
uniforms designed by the right people. There are all kinds of
different football uniforms out there on the market today and
not all of them are created equally, both in terms of the sewing
and the design itself. Even the colors of your football uniforms
can have a huge impact on the kind of message they pout across
to others.
The football uniforms that your team wears need to intimidate
the other players while instilling a sense of confidence in your
own people. Your football uniforms need to keep the fans close
and the other teams at bay, there is a lot of psychology
involved I the choosing the right football uniforms for your
team. You should never take this choice lightly because it is a
big decision that can affect the way that the team performs out
on the field.
Look at it this way, if you put your team out there in football
uniforms that were all pink and fluffy, what do you think would
happen? Do you think that anyone, be it other teams or the fans,
would take your team seriously? Of course not, even the players
themselves would have trouble playing well in these kinds of
football uniforms. That is why the uniforms that you choose need
to be so good. They need to make the players feel comfortable
and strong, they need to know they look good and solid when they
are out there on the field. If they feel it they will be it, it
is as simple as that.
There are all kinds of places where you can get your football
uniforms, from big companies like Nike or Adidas make them and
some of the bigger football teams will get these companies to
make their football uniforms. Chances are that you will not be
able to afford such fancy football uniforms for your team so why
not try to get your football uniforms online. The internet is a
great place where you can save hundreds of dollars on your
football uniforms, if you have not looked there for your
football needs yet then it is high time that you got on over
there today.
When you use the internet for your football uniforms you will be
able to choose only the best and they will cost you just a
fraction of what you would otherwise have to pay. You may even
be able to find those big name brands of football uniforms at
discount prices. It is definitely worth a shot when you are in
the market for new football uniforms.
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Thursday, 20 September 2007 06:00 |
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The Ravens have been down since their glory year in 2000. They have since gone 10-6, 7-9, 10-6, and 9-7. This year will be better with all the changes, and could put them back in the Super Bowl. Boller will take advantage of all the changes and Coach Fassell will open up the offense. Bold prediction, if Boller falls, Wright could step in and have big numbers and move this team towards the Super Bowl.
Jamal Lewis will be able to play football this year and not worry about the off the field problems that has plagued him. The addition of Mason and Clayton will help the passing game but I think Hymes will have a bigger role than many people think. He is big and should become the difference maker that this team needs. Oh, by the way, the Ravens have the best TE in the league in Todd Heap.
Some say the defense is getting old and to some degree they are right but this is still the top and most feared defense in the league. Look for Polley to have a monster year and Suggs to build off of his great rookie year. With Ray Lewis in the middle there is no reason to worry about this defense.
Baltimore should be 5-1 or 4-2 before the first showdown with the Steelers on Halloween. If Baltimore can beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh then they will have the inside track to win the division. Even if they lose this game they will be able to bounce back and have at least 3 more wins before they go to Denver on December 11th. They finish with Green Bay and Minnesota (Super Bowl Preview) at home before they end the season at Cleveland.
Super Bowl 2006
Baltimore 38 - Minnesota 17
Leo Mendelsohn
Richard Peraldo
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